King County Sheriffs need help in identifying and locating the vehicle that struck and critically injured a pedestrian in a crosswalk two days ago.
The incident occurred about 5:20 p.m. Tuesday.
A 36 year-old White Center man was crossing 16th Avenue Southwest in the crosswalk at Southwest 106th. The suspect vehicle was southbound on 16th Avenue Southwest and struck the man. The vehicle slowed but did not stop and was last seen driving off southbound on 16th.
The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition.
A driver’s side exterior mirror was found at the scene. There also will be damage to the left front fender.
The vehicle is probably maroon in color, a Chevrolet or GMC product. It is one of the following models:
• GM or Chevrolet full size pick-up (1988-1989)
• Blazer or Jimmy (1992-1994)
• Suburban (1992-1999)
• GMC Yukon (1992-1999)
• Chevrolet Tahoe (1995-1999)
If anyone recognizes the suspect vehicle they are asked to call the King County Sheriffs Office at 206-296-3311 (24 hours) or 911.